Dot

I wore this every single day of my travels on Semester at Sea, and it is the absolute perfect scent for me. I know a lot of people are very disappointed with this fragrance, but I have never smelled anything like it, and there is no perfume that fits me better. This perfume embodies everything about the woman I want to be. Vivacious, free-spirited, unique, gentle, feminine, adventurous, and charismatic. I imagine this to be worn by a carefree, seasoned traveler who is happiest when exploring far away lands and immersing themselves in other cultures, which is who I am and who I want to be. (Which granted, I may associate this with traveling and adventures because I mainly wore it while I was traveling the world) Though this strikes me primarily as a "day" scent, I do wear it both day and night. It is light and invigorating, yet still noticeable. This is my absolute favorite. I cannot say that enough. I have almost used up my first bottle (I have about one more wear and then it's gone), the one that traveled the world with me. I was practically devastated and went on a buying spree trying to find something to replace it, and while I love everything I have gotten recently, nothing but Dot can satisfy me. I finally went and ordered myself a full size bottle on ebay. I couldn't be happier knowing that my baby is on its way. I think I've now made this my ACTUAL signature. I will mourn the day I have to go without this in my collection. The ONLY bad things I have to say about this are that it does not last as long as I would like, it's pretty pricey, and it's pretty breakable. I have managed to break the black wing off the big cap and the little butterfly wing off the 1oz cap.....I've glued them back together, but you know... But, I'm willing to overlook all 3 of these things (though I may end up buying the 1 oz, and then using that and transferring the lid to whichever one I'm using, after it is gone, of course) because I LOVE the scent so very very much. It's what my soul smells like. I guess it must be obvious to absolutely EVERYONE that Dot an I were made for one another, because EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I go shopping for perfume in a store, since the first day this came out, when I tell the people at the perfume counter my preferences and what I am looking for (a sparkling, light, tropical, fresh, fruity floral, they always, always, ALWAYS point me to Dot, and every time I take a perfume selector test (which they have, idk what they are called), it ALWAYS suggests I try Dot. I guess it was just a match made in perfume Heaven. I can honestly say that this is the first (and if I'm really, truly honest, only) perfume I've ever really, truly fallen in love with. There are many that I love, but none like Dot. Also, as far as similarities go, I do think that this is somewhat similar to Marc Jacobs Honey. That being said, I've seen a few people who are really angry about this comparison, perhaps because they don't quite understand that similar does not mean the same. They are very different fragrances in a lot of ways, but I think that you can smell the two and know that they are related. They are at the very least cousins, maybe even sisters. Though they have very different notes, I think they give off a similar happy, sunny, carefree vibe. I do prefer Dot, because I feel like it has an exotic/adventurous side that Honey doesn't. Dot is the more adventurous sister, the traveler, bolder, perhaps with darker coloration and more exotic features. (Which again, may be because I associate this scent with my travels around the world, and May or may not have anything to do with the scent, but I must have had some reason to choose this scent for that purpose, right?) Honey is the sister baby sister who is still young enough to play games in the back yard and drink Hawaiian Punch and Tang. It smells like a child, to me. So, the two do have some similarities, but they are very different scents and Dot is much, much more mature. I also think this is "similar" to Katy Perry Purr. The two do NOT smell exactly the same, by any means, but I feel like they are natural counterparts. Dot is the lighter, fresher, gentler, more daytime one and Purr is a bit darker, more dramatic, abrasive and suited for nights and winter. They are very different fragrances with a very similar feel. I think if you love one, you'll love the other. Also, sorry this post is SO long. I just love it so much and I have a lot of words to express this.

Polka-Dot DRAGONFRUIT & HONEYSUCKLE. This gorgeous understated scent, signed by perfumers Ann Gottlieb (5th Avenue Elizabeth Arden), and Annie Buzantian (Splendour Elizabeth Arden) is the perfect counterbalance for wearing polka-dots or overdressing. Opens with a burst of honeysuckle & faintly red fruit, with nods to Honey Marc Jacobs, that deepens into a bread-y white floral & dragonfruit heart with coconut & clean nuances, all resting on a musky vanilla-wood base. On the skin I get red fruit, honey and a faint pencil shavings note, while in the air I get a barely-rouge honeysuckle with a bread-like quality (probably pitahaya/dragonfruit). The longer it's on the skin,the more the red fruit comes out. Ultra-light & sheer wearing experience with average performance, and a small scent bubble. Contrast to Honey Marc Jacobs: These are different, but there are some similarities with honeysuckle and they share a similar DNA. Dot leans more to red fruit and has the bread-like quality. Honey is a little sweeter. Roughly equivalent performance, or maybe slightly better performance with Honey. Contrast to Juicy Couture Oui: These are different but there is a similar vibe with light fruity florals. Juicy Couture Oui leans greener. Performance is roughly equivalent. Contrast to Tahitian Orchid Calgon: These are different but there is a similar vibe with light fruity florals. Tahitian Orchid leans more aquatic, and doesn't have the honeysuckle or red fruit but dries down sweeter. TO has above average performance for a body spray, and projection is roughly equivalent but Dot has better longevity. Contrast to Daisy Dream Marc Jacobs: These are different, but again a similar vibe with light fruity florals. Daisy Dream has a rosier vibe that dries down sweeter & more shampoo-like. DD has superior performance. Contrast to Reaction Kenneth Cole: These are different, while again a similar light fruity floral vibe. The dry downs are similar here, although Reaction doesn't have the bread-like quality I smell in Dot. Performance is a little stronger in Reaction. Overall: Beautiful, understated scent profile, and an average performance for a light summer wearing experience, this is the perfect scent for when you're slightly overdressed or when you want to fly under the radar. I'm a longtime fan of Honey Marc Jacobs, so it's a love for me. Enjoy!

Despite the fact that Dot is obviously mass-marketed to a young, mid-market demographic I really, really love this! And this is coming from a 50+ financial professional that generally prefers companies that target a more discerning crowd (Creed, Prada, Balenciaga, Armani, Chanel) but I am always up for a new scentsational adventure and DOT is it! Right after the the initial spritz, I detected the dragon fruit, coconut,litchi and vanilla. Not too sweet or cloying, it reminded me of a juicy cocktail at a summer resort. But after awhile, the driftwood and the musk mingle with the honeysuckle and orange flower-I have progressed from the beach bar to the shore and I can breathe in the waves, the seaside flora and the earthy scent of sandy driftwood. I know that this won't be for everybody due to individual chemistry and Marc Jacobs should stop the assembly line for a short minute ( I won't ever forgive him for Decadence-EVER! Bleccch!). However, please get past the frivolous looking bottle (doesn't pack well, sadly) and give this a shot-or a spritz. You might be pleasantly surprised, too. In short,this is my new summer scent! It lasts a long time, carries well without being overbearing AND I have received a compliment every day that I have worn this. I just wish it was named something else than Dot, it really has a lot more substance and depth than the name and bottle convey.

I will die on the Dot by Marc Jacobs hill. This scent was the first perfume I ever had that didn't make me feel like a grandma. It was the first time I realized that not all scents are all rose and powder. It smells youthful, the perfect amount of sweet and fruity, and just gives off "living my best life". My current bottle is ancient as I am scared to finish it, as I can't seem to find this fragrance anywhere that isn't marked up. With that said it still has the same scent and the color has not changed at all, as I am very protective of my fragrances and store them well. However, I do remember that it didn't last incredibly long. This is more of an everyday perfume you wear for yourself. It doesn't permeate the air but you do catch the sweet berry scent every now and then. I don't mind reapplying, and it was never so strong that I felt it would choke out anyone in the bathroom. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I do believe that it is an amazing first perfume for high school girls and even if you just like a subtle berry perfume.

Ok so this is one of my FAVE Marc Jacobs perfumes (love this one as well as Daisy Love) so I was kinda shocked to see so many “meh” reviews on here 😅 I will say it’s definitely a safe blind buy in the sense that it has a generic likability. But I think the honeysuckle and fruitiness mixed with the warm vanilla/woods is sooooo yummy! I’ve had this since senior year of high school and I always try to find it and repurchase it when I run out. The bottle is amazing and I think it’s a super well balanced fragrance for everyday wear. I guess if I HAD to complain it’d be that the lasting power is only moderate. And some may find it “generic” due to its lack of uniqueness. But for me it’s perf! Like a more recent reviewer said, I will DIE on the Dot Marc Jacobs hill!